Fireworks Cruise
On Saturday, July 7, at 8 p.m. Cruise Bath’s colorful Heritage Days Festival waterfront, and enjoy on-the-river views of the impressive fireworks display. Bring along your favorite beverage, sit back and relax while you enjoy this once-a-year spectacle. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Battle for the Bay
On Tuesday, July 10, at 6 p.m., join Joshua M. Smith, Author and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Professor for a lecture on Battle for the Bay. Joshua Smith discusses his book that illuminates the little known struggle during the War of 1812 between privateers and small government vessels in the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of Maine. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members.

Aoife Clancy Concert
On Friday, July 13, at 6 p.m. the 2nd Saltwater Celtic Music Festival kicks off Friday in Bath with Aoife Clancy, one of the divas of Celtic music. A native of County Tipperary, Ireland, and the daughter of Bobby Clancy of the legendary Clancy Brothers, Aoife began her music career early and ‘cut her teeth’ playing alongside her father in many an Irish pub. She was a member of the acclaimed Irish American Group “Cherish the Ladies” and has been a featured soloist with the Boston Pops and Cincinnati Pops. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

Kayaking on Merrymeeting Bay
On Saturday, July 14, at 8 a.m. - noon, spend an exhilarating 4 hours exploring the natural wonder that is Merrymeeting Bay with an expert guide and environmental narrator. No experience necessary. Disabilities accommodated. Three-day advance reservations required. Cost - $30 to $75 depending on equipment needs age and membership.

Tall Ship Gazela Primeiro
On Saturday and Sunday, July 14 & 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit the 177-foot three-mast barkentine Gazela Primeiro that is the oldest active wooden square-rigged sailing vessel in the U.S. Launched in Portugal in 1901, she sailed annually with the Portuguese White Fleet to the Grand Banks to fish for cod until 1969, and has appeared in several movies including Interview with the Vampire. All boarding passes $5.

Kayaking on Merrymeeting Bay
On Saturday, July 28, 2 to 6 p.m. spend an exhilarating four hours exploring the natural wonder that is Merrymeeting Bay with an expert guide and environmental narrator. No experience necessary. Disabilities accommodated. Three-day advance reservations required. Cost ranges from $30 to $75 depending on equipment needs, age and membership.

For more information on any of the events visit www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.